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Benefits offered by this job
Competitive base salary
Performance-based commission/bonus
Flexible work location
Job summary
A leading food ingredient company is seeking an experienced Sales Manager / Account Manager to enhance business development and strengthen key customer relationships in the food manufacturing sector. The ideal candidate will possess a background in food science or chemistry, B2B sales experience, and a robust network within the food industry. This role necessitates frequent travel to customer sites and trade shows, offering a competitive salary along with performance-based bonuses.
Qualifications
3–7+ years of experience in B2B sales, account management, or business development within the food industry.
Experience selling to or working directly with food manufacturers.
Willingness to travel regularly to customer sites and trade shows.
Responsibilities
Develop and grow sales with food and beverage manufacturers.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
Manage key accounts and pricing discussions.
Skills
B2B sales experience
Strong communication skills
Relationship-building skills
Technical knowledge in food science or chemistry
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field
Tools
CRM tools (Salesforce or similar)
Job description
A leading food ingredient company is seeking an experienced Sales Manager / Account Manager to enhance business development and strengthen key customer relationships in the food manufacturing sector. The ideal candidate will possess a background in food science or chemistry, B2B sales experience, and a robust network within the food industry. This role necessitates frequent travel to customer sites and trade shows, offering a competitive salary along with performance-based bonuses.